Robert Dussey named Global Minister of the Year by MIPAD

Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey has been named ‘Global Minister of the Year’ by the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) initiative. The award was presented in New York on September 23, 2026, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The recognition honors Dussey’s diplomatic efforts, including his role in peace mediation processes in the Great Lakes region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The award also highlights Togo’s diplomatic stance regarding multilateralism and cartographic justice.

Upon receiving the ‘Most Influential 100 Hall of Fame Award’, Dussey dedicated the honor to Togo, the African Union, and the global African diaspora, stating that the recognition reflects the collective efforts of African diplomacy.